Is Stryker a good company to work for?

Stryker has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 8,752 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at Stryker to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Stryker have been left by employees working as Marketing Intern , Field Service Engineer and Intern - Hourly .

Does Stryker pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Stryker employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Stryker. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Stryker?

79% of Stryker employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Stryker 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Stryker?

Sales Representative (518) , Onsite Specialist (243) , Sales Associate (122) , Associate Sales Representative (111) , Staff Engineer (100) , Engineer (92) , Manager (92) , Project Manager (87) , Software Engineer (86) , Intern (83) , Mako Product Specialist (83) , Quality Engineer (76) , On Site Specialist (73) , Sales (65) , Clinical Specialist (50)

What are the pros of working at Stryker according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and a youth setting which was excellent" ((in 716 reviews)); "The people are great and very helpful at mentoring a newcomer" ((in 608 reviews)); "benefits are great and company name is stable." ((in 562 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 367 reviews)); "Good pay and only work Monday to Thursday on nightshift" ((in 285 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Stryker according to real employee reviews?

"Direct management is poor and you can sometime feel like you're out there on your own." ((in 256 reviews)); "Long hours as needed (do what it takes to get the job done right)" ((in 141 reviews)); "Low salaries and non" ((in 140 reviews)); "This is a great company to work for if you have a good manager like most other companies" ((in 115 reviews)); "Poor leadership exists across the board with a select few carrying the load of all." ((in 88 reviews))

What are employees saying about Stryker layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Stryker layoffs and their outlook for job security at Stryker in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Stryker locations?

Kalamazoo , Mahwah , Portage , San Jose , New York , Dallas , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Fremont , Flower Mound , Los Angeles , Salt Lake City , Phoenix , Memphis , Cary , Fort Lauderdale , Weston , Boston , Lakeland , Philadelphia , Denver , Seattle , Allendale , Leesburg , San Francisco , Atlanta , Miami , Tempe , Arroyo

Stryker reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,228 total reviews)

Kevin A. Lobo

93% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Stryker has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,228 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Stryker employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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7K reviews

4.0

Jul 7, 2026

Fine

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility in schedule and time off

Cons

Hitting quota year after year

3.0

Jul 7, 2026

Good work-life balance but excessive middle management

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible hours.

Cons

Too many middle-management. Operations departments treat you as a door-mat.

5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Excellent Work Culture and Solid Growth—Proud to Be Here!

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly Culture & Flexibility: A supportive, approachable organizational culture with highly flexible working arrangements. Industry Leader with Strong Portfolio: A market-leading company backed by a robust and diverse product franchise lineup. Hybrid Work Model: Offers the balance of a hybrid remote work environment. Great Colleagues & Leadership: Work alongside talented peers and supportive, effective leadership. Long-Term Growth Potential: Strong prospects for continuous professional and organizational growth. S&P 500 Company: Stable and reputable positioning as a member of the S&P 500.

Cons

Slower Decision-Making: Growing organizational size has led to increased bureaucracy and slower execution. Sales-Driven Culture: The corporate culture heavily prioritizes sales, which can create pressure or overshadow other departments. Travel Restrictions & Cost Controls: Tight budgets regarding travel allowances and general expense management. Intense Market Competition: Facing aggressive growth and heightened competition from industry rivals.

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